BF05 AAO

2005 RENAULT — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
RENAULT
Year
2005
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1998 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 13 November 2020
Last recorded mileage
23,486 mi

AI verdict AVOID 56/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2005 Renault has 18 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 23,486 miles. The car is also on SORN and has no current MOT.

The vehicle shows normal usage with 23,486 miles recorded in May 2019, averaging 7,468 miles per year, which is consistent with UK average.

Things to check

  • No MOT tests recorded from 2008-04-23 to 2019-05-10 — 11 years of unverified roadworthiness.
  • Vehicle is currently on SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with no active MOT.
  • The single 2008-04-23 MOT test has no subsequent MOT history, a major red flag.
  • The 2005 Renault 5 E-Tech is a rare petrol model, not electric, and has no recorded MOT history since 2008.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 6 historical failures
  • No recorded MOT failures across its entire history.
  • Consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 7,468 miles/year.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates good safety features.

Mileage history

Apr 2008: 23,486 mi PASSApr 2009: 27,653 mi PASSMay 2010: 32,542 mi PASSJun 2011: 35,295 mi PASSJun 2012: 50,195 mi PASSJun 2012: 50,195 mi FAILFeb 2013: 64,920 mi PASSFeb 2014: 74,504 mi FAILFeb 2014: 74,539 mi PASSJan 2015: 81,605 mi FAILFeb 2015: 82,013 mi FAILFeb 2015: 82,078 mi PASSFeb 2016: 88,358 mi FAILFeb 2016: 88,378 mi PASSApr 2017: 96,756 mi PASSApr 2018: 102,961 mi FAILApr 2018: 102,961 mi PASSMay 2019: 107,343 mi PASS107k65k23kApr 2008May 2019

MOT test history — 12/18 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2008 PASS 23,486 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Apr 2009 PASS 27,653 mi None recorded
May 2010 PASS 32,542 mi None recorded
Jun 2011 PASS 35,295 mi None recorded
Jun 2012 PASS 50,195 mi None recorded
Jun 2012 FAIL 50,195 mi
PRS Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
PRS Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
PRS Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Feb 2013 PASS 64,920 mi None recorded
Feb 2014 FAIL 74,504 mi
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAIL Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
USER ENTERED rear exhaust mount deteriated but system not insecure
USER ENTERED Oil leak
USER ENTERED rear wheels fouling plastic trims
Feb 2014 PASS 74,539 mi
USER ENTERED rear exhaust mount deteriated but system not insecure
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Jan 2015 FAIL 81,605 mi
FAIL Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
FAIL Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Feb 2015 FAIL 82,013 mi
FAIL Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FAIL Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Feb 2015 PASS 82,078 mi
USER ENTERED Standard exhaust fitted at time of test
Feb 2016 FAIL 88,358 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
FAIL Centre Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
FAIL Centre Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Feb 2016 PASS 88,378 mi None recorded
Apr 2017 PASS 96,756 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak from gearbox slightly
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Apr 2018 FAIL 102,961 mi
PRS Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
ADVISORY Oil leak gearbox
Apr 2018 PASS 102,961 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak gearbox
May 2019 PASS 107,343 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY oil leak

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